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I've had a blog since 2013 and it has looked different over the years. The most recent entries are mostly about my struggle and recovery journey with Long Covid.

What does Compassion Mean to Me? Eight Ways Compassion Turns a Concept Into a Personal Reality

jeanniemmcginnis

Nov 22, 2022
5 min

What does Compassion Mean to Me? Eight Ways Compassion Turns a Concept Into a Personal Reality

Recently I was asked: What does compassion mean to me? Immediately my thoughts went to food banks, Mother Teresa, and the commercials...

The Long Covid Update, Research Studies, Watercolours, & Journals—What Has Happened in the Last Year

jeanniemmcginnis

Nov 5, 2022
5 min

The Long Covid Update, Research Studies, Watercolours, & Journals—What Has Happened in the Last Year

It has been a while since I posted about my Long Covid journey. In March 2020, my world turned upside down. I went from travelling every...

Month 9 of Covid-19 – I’m a Long Hauler along with my 15-yr-old Son

jeanniemmcginnis

Dec 15, 2020
6 min

Month 9 of Covid-19 – I’m a Long Hauler along with my 15-yr-old Son

It’s been at months since I last posted. I wish I had good news but, unfortunately, despite mild/moderate cases in our family back in...

jeanniemmcginnis

Jun 23, 2020
7 min

Week 15 ½, Day 103 Covid-19

I haven’t posted in a while because the narrative changed regarding systemic racism, which is vitally important in such a time as this;...

A case study for RICOVR – a Covid Recovery and Research Centre

jeanniemmcginnis

Jun 21, 2020
1 min

A case study for RICOVR – a Covid Recovery and Research Centre

As I write this I am on day 101 of Covid recovery but originally I posted this on day 93 on my Facebook. So fab news here in the UK. A...

Week 10 of Covid-19 : The ‘Weird as Hell’ Virus and Finding Personal Growth

jeanniemmcginnis

May 17, 2020
7 min

Coronavirus Tips

Week 10 of Covid-19 : The ‘Weird as Hell’ Virus and Finding Personal Growth

Week 10 of Covid-19 : The ‘Weird as Hell’ Virus and Finding Personal Growth I get asked, ‘Feeling Better?’ often. I’ve made a choice it...